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Joint Programme · 2 Years · India & France

MSc Data Management
International

Master’s degree in data in all its dimensions — collection, governance, analytics and strategic utilisation.
Build an international career at the heart of the global data economy.

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IMT Ghaziabad
Year 1 · India
1+1 Pathway
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aivancity Paris
Year 2 · France
MSc
Master’s degree
2 years
1+1 Pathway
India & France
Two international campuses
5
Professional qualifications
2 schools
Joint programme
IMT Ghaziabad

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aivancity

Joint Programme

Where Data Management Meets Global Business

The MSc in Data Management International is a joint programme developed by aivancity School of AI & Data for Business & Society (France) and IMT Ghaziabad (India), designed as an international 1+1 pathway.

The programme combines IMT Ghaziabad’s expertise in management and international business with aivancity’s multidisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence, data science, and ethical and societal challenges.

Through a teaching approach based on projects, real-world business cases and experiential learning, students develop technical, analytical and managerial skills tailored to data-driven organisational transformation.

1+1 Pathway: Year 1 at the IMT Ghaziabad campus (India) · Year 2 at the aivancity campus in Paris-Villejuif (France)
International students

Academic structure

A Two-Year International Academic Journey

Foundation Programme in France — 2 weeks (before Year 1)

Before the academic year begins in India, students take part in a two-week immersive programme organised by aivancity: conferences and masterclasses, company visits and tours of innovation hubs, meetings with international experts, and an introduction to the aivancity campus and student life in France.

🇮🇳 India · IMT Ghaziabad

Year 1 — Foundations & Management

  • Fundamentals of data and Big Data
  • Statistics and data analysis
  • Business analytics
  • Data governance and management
  • Data visualisation and business intelligence
  • Information systems and digital transformation
  • Management, finance and strategy
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🇫🇷 France · aivancity Paris-Villejuif

Year 2 — Advanced Specialisation

  • Data governance and data quality
  • Big Data and Cloud architectures
  • Artificial intelligence applied to organisations
  • Cybersecurity and data compliance
  • Advanced business intelligence tools
  • Data and AI project management
  • Regulatory and ethical challenges relating to data
  • Practical projects, case studies, work placements

🇵🇹 Portugal · Luisada

Study trip — alongside Year 2

  • Immersive experience at Luisada, aivancity’s partner university
  • Strengthening class cohesion and intercultural openness
  • Creativity and personal development in an inspiring environment
  • Working in international and multidisciplinary contexts
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Degree & certifications

One degree, five professional certifications

Upon completion, students are awarded the Master of Science in Data Management and are prepared for five internationally recognised professional certifications — all of which are included in the programme.

Microsoft Power BI

PL-300 — Data analytics & BI reporting

AWS Certification

Cloud computing & data infrastructure

Microsoft Azure

Cloud services & AI solutions

Google Analytics

Web analytics & user behaviour analysis

Tableau

Data Analyst — Advanced visualisation

These certifications enhance students’ employability and validate practical skills that are directly applicable to careers in data and artificial intelligence.

International dimension

A unique dual international exposure

The programme enables students to study at two international campuses, thrive in multicultural academic environments, and develop a global understanding of AI and data challenges that is highly valued in the job market.

The aivancity campus in Villejuif, Paris, offers privileged access to the French and European innovation, tech and AI ecosystem.

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IMT Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, India · Year 1

  • Expertise in management and international business
  • Multicultural academic environment
  • Access to India’s dynamic tech ecosystem
  • Includes the 2-week Foundation Programme in France

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aivancity Paris-Villejuif

Paris, France · Year 2

  • At the heart of the European AI ecosystem
  • Alumni network and corporate partnerships
  • Talks by professionals from global companies
  • Networking and career opportunities across Europe

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Luisada — Study Trip

Portugal · Year 2 option

  • aivancity’s partner university
  • Class cohesion and intercultural openness
  • Innovation, creativity and personal development
  • International and multidisciplinary teamwork

Career opportunities

Strategic roles in data, AI and digital transformation

The programme prepares students for high-impact roles combining data expertise, business acumen and the ability to operate in global, multicultural environments. Thanks to the programme’s international focus, graduates develop skills that are highly sought after in global organisations undergoing data-driven transformation.

Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Manager, Data Governance Consultant, BI Consultant, Data Project Manager, AI & Data Consultant, Data Product Manager, Chief Data Officer

Sectors:

Finance & Insurance , Consultancy , Healthcare, Retail & E-commerce, Technology & Digital, Transport & Mobility
International data professionals

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Admissions & Tuition Fees

Availability
Programme available from
1 October 2026

Applications are now open

Limited places · Apply online

Programme details

Type: Joint programme between aivancity and IMT Ghaziabad
Duration: 2 years (1+1 pathway)
Year 1format: On-campus — Ghaziabad, India
Year 2format: On-campus — Paris-Villejuif, France
Language:English
FoundationProgramme: 2 weeks in France before Year 1
Degreeawarded: MScData Management

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Tuition fees

Year 1 — India

IMT Ghaziabad applicationfees ₹3,500
aivancity FoundationProgramme €2,700
IMT Ghaziabad tuitionfees ₹ 9,50,000

Year 2 — France

aivancity tuitionfees: €11,000
International mobility costs: Students should also budget for accommodation, transport, visas, insurance and living expenses in France. Administrative and practical support is provided by aivancity to help students settle in at the Paris-Villejuif campus.

Programme Committee

Your academic contacts

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Dr Tawhid Chtioui, President-Founder & Dean, aivancity Paris – Île-de-France
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Dr Santosh Shrivastav, Associate Professor, Business Analytics, IMT Ghaziabad
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Dr Fehmina Malik , Assistant Professor, Business Analytics, IMT Ghaziabad
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Dr Rajeev Kumar Ray, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business Analytics, IMT Ghaziabad

Interested in this programme?

We’d love to hear from you

Whether you’d like to find out more about the curriculum, the entry requirements or the application process — our admissions teams at both institutions are here to guide you.

🇮🇳 IMT Ghaziabad — Admissions
Sudha Ramaswamy

sudhar@imt.edu +91 98103 56852